Hexo vs Substack

Hexo plans

No prices published.

Substack plans

• Free publishingFree
• Free to startFree
• Custom domain$50, paid once
• Paid subscriptions—

Pick Hexo if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

Pick Substack if…

Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.